I should start by saying that I did not pick this movie to see, but was glad to have seen it. Not only was the story interesting, but the actors did a great job (although I have to admit that I was waiting for Shia LaBeouf's character to be a little more of a fighter.) The actor that played Forrest Bondurant, Tom Hardy, is definitely on my list of actors to look for in future movies as he was very convincing in his role.
I have definitely decided to want to read the book that this is based on as I want to know more about the Bondurant family, and their involvement in the moonshine industry during Prohibition. This was a great movie.
Pros great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 2 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Terrific Movie
PostedSeptember 19, 2012
AACNY
from New York, NY, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
4/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Thoroughly enjoyed the film. Great plot and acting. Fast moving despite its depiction of a slower-moving past.
Be warned. It is EXTREMELY gory. Violent in a sadistic kind of way, not the usual shoot 'em up, blast-anything-that-moves kind.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Cons sadistic violence
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 3 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Lawless
PostedSeptember 15, 2012
MsBear926
from Houston, TX, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
4/ 5
Really thought it was going to be a lot of action & shooting....but was so taken by surprise when found out it was a true story. Then really began to get so involved in the movie didn't want it to be over when credits started rolling. Kept my full attention from acting, story line & action!!! Wish more movies where done this way!!
Tired of all horror flicks...it was GREAT movie from a female point of view.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Cons had to end
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 4 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Not Just Blood and Guts
PostedSeptember 10, 2012
Dawg72
from Edmond, OK, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
I enjoyed the movie. It was bloody, but it was a reflection of the times. Apart from the rough, bloody taile there was story of a family that caught your heart.
While the acting by the entire cast is top notch and the story somewhat interesting it moves at a snails pace. The dialect is well done, but extremely difficult to just plain hear st times. I noticed people all around me, of all ages, asking their seatmate what was said, and there was constant movement in and out of the theater. It also seemed to be a re-heated story very reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde and the Hatfields and McCoys. However, as I said, the acting was extremely well executed and the visuals interesting.
I fought this movie really intriguing. A good storyline esp knowing it was based on a true story. Love Shia LaBeouf was outstanding and all grown up!!
Pros great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 7 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Lawless
PostedSeptember 6, 2012
Jill69
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Awesome! Good representation of the facts. Enough violence to express the danger of bootlegging but not gorry where I'd loose interess.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 8 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
simply awesome
PostedSeptember 6, 2012
TJ09therealist
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Its about time someone made a movie with something about Prohibition, and to put it out as REAL LIFE. With how people actually interacted back then. The language, violence, and everything else. It's about time someone put it out "how it was" and not suger coat it.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 9 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Lawless
PostedSeptember 5, 2012
billymac
from Moore, OK
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
4/ 5
Intelligent, well written story backed by solid acting. I was glad I went to see it.
This was a good movie based on an actual family during the era of prohibition. It moved well, kept you interested from the opening scene until the ending scene. The acting was top-notch, but if you want to see an actor just totally walk all over the other actors around him, go and see this movie. Watch Tom Hardy. You know his character isn't a bad or ruthless man. But he portrayed this character as cool as anyone has ever played one. Sean Connery as James Bond, Bogie as Rick Blaine, James Cagney as Rocky Sullivan, you name one, and I guarantee you won't find one that was cooler and more in control than Forrest Bondurant. A piece of acting worthy of a Best Actor nomination if I've ever seen one.
The movie was a boring western but westerns are always boring. I would recommend only to fans of western movies. Shia was great as always and Tom was good for the role.
I do not want to give anything away so I will make this short and sweet. I have been waiting for this movie since I saw the trailer earlier this year. The main attraction was the all star cast that was selected for this film. Needless to say, the acting was incredible, the best part of the movie. The part of the movie that really fell short for me was the story line. I wish they would have elaborated more with the different situations, struggles, amd relationships that were touched on during the film, I feel that they could have gone more in depth with the story. Other than that I think that it was a good movie and would recommend it to anyone.
Pros well paced, great actors
Cons story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 13 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
4/ 5
Excellent story
PostedSeptember 4, 2012
OU4ever
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
4/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
4/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
4/ 5
The movie was really good. Lots of action and a good story. Want to read the book to get the full story
If you like a good ole fashion bootleg/ gangster movie full of grit, violence and legend; a story that makes you wish you could kill the villain yourself, you'll like this movie. A bit raw at times but not too much. Just enough to get its point across. It has it's slow moment but not enough to complain about it.